Happy Thursday everyone! It has been a dreary week on my end, BUT I have something exciting to announce. Starting this Saturday and every week after that, I'll be publishing what I call "The Weekly Get Down." Practicing gratitude, taking the time to pause, reflect, and learn each week, is what "The Weekly Get Down" … Continue reading Coming Soon: The Weekly Get Down
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Prepping for Intern Year: What I’m Doing and Why
"If you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready" - Will Smith Maaaan, I LOVE that quote and say it to myself aaaall the time. I’m a planner at heart, so it just speaks to my soul. However, the truth is, it doesn’t always ring true. And I’m pretty much 100 percent certain, okay 99.9 … Continue reading Prepping for Intern Year: What I’m Doing and Why
Free Guide to Medical School Admission
I came across this wonderful resource on Twitter and wanted to share it on here as well (Shoutout to #MedTwitter). I know many readers find my blog while searching the web for information on the medical school admission process. I'm years out now, and a few things have likely changed since 2014 when I applied. … Continue reading Free Guide to Medical School Admission
Featured on Forbes!
I'm so excited to share that I was featured in a Forbes article published today. A special thank you to Forbes contributor, Brittany Chambers for the opportunity to tell my story. Truly honored and looking forward to joining my colleagues on the frontlines next month. Do check out the article and the stories of the … Continue reading Featured on Forbes!
The Re-Introduction: New Journey, New Blog
Hello new and old readers! Welcome to my newly revamped blog. On April 30, 2020, I was hooded as Dr. Adejare-Smith, MD. Although my doctoral convocation was virtual due to COVID-19 and not what I imagined it would have been when I started medical school 4 years ago, it was still VERY special. Shout out … Continue reading The Re-Introduction: New Journey, New Blog
BKWC The MATCH Series: Anesthesiology
Thank you to everyone who tuned in for our live discussion with Black Kids White Coats on applying into Anesthesiology. If you missed the chat or would like to re-watch the discussion, here is the YouTube video. Lots of good advice on here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCE0XB3-bE4
The MATCH Series: Anesthesiology
Hi Everyone! I have so MANY updates, but if you follow me on social media, you're already aware. I matched into Anesthesiology AND into my number one residency! God is good y'all! Detailed posts on my application cycle, my MATCH celebration in the midst of COVID-19, and my graduation, all coming soon. But first, I … Continue reading The MATCH Series: Anesthesiology
On Being Crushed, Pruned, and Humbled
I was crushed. I sobbed like something had died in me, like THIS might be the end. I felt BROKEN. I had been feeling on top of the world for the past few months: I had honored my first 2 rotations of 4th year thus far Just last month, I found out my Step 2 … Continue reading On Being Crushed, Pruned, and Humbled
My Podcast Interview on A2O: The Voice of Future Doctors
I recently had the honor of being interviewed on A Second Opinion: The Voice of Future Doctors. This is a podcast dedicated to "encouraging medical students from underrepresented backgrounds to share their personal stories and experiences, as well as add their voices to important discussions around life, medicine, justice, and society." The host and creator … Continue reading My Podcast Interview on A2O: The Voice of Future Doctors
Know that…
"Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and STILL succeed." Misty Copeland I've always loved this quote by Misty Copeland. I actually posted this image on my Instagram back in March 2016 and still think of this quote every now and then. It resonates so much with me, my life (especially as … Continue reading Know that…
A. Adejare-Smith, MD 